We’ve submitted our pitch to the Oculus Ignition program, which aims to energize and reinvigorate the VR developer community.
While we know the competition will be strong, we are confident in our submission.
MetaKart Racing has already come further than we imagined. It all lead up to this. This is something we believed in, something no other developer could imagine and/or execute to our degree.
MetaKart Racing is simply the most innovative kart racer to date, with Meta/Oculus in mind since day one. We focused heavily on socialization, allowing players to emote, voice chat when near each other for quick quips, and interact with the world and other players around them. What other kart racer lets you high-five another player, or grab items from the world and throw them? The social focus and player expression were key values we emphasized to resonate with the Quest audience, aligning with Meta’s brand, strength, and focus. Additionally, players can utilize different vehicles, giving varied experiences on the tracks. Completing a track in a ‘MetaKart’ is vastly different from completing it in a ‘MetaPlane’. This experience can only be truly understood firsthand. We haven’t even gotten started on explaining how exciting it can be using your OWN Meta Avatar that you use on Meta’s various social apps to better express yourself and who you are in MetaKart Racing.
There is nothing like MetaKart Racing, nor will there ever be. Inspired by classics like Mario Kart and modern hits like Fortnite, our game offers a modern twist on nostalgic memories from consoles like the N64. We aimed to keep that style and mood but amplify the excitement and experience tenfold. While it shares common ground with other kart racers, the comparisons end there. MetaKart Racing revolutionizes the kart racer genre with a focus on social interaction and player expression.
We have built our physics from the ground up, creating scripts for planes, karts, and crafts to function properly. We’ve faced moments where we were truly stumped, but teamwork, dedication, and determination saw us through. From physics to the AimSight System, emotes, items, and world design, we’ve proven our capability to deliver a AAA title. Each member on the development has over a decade of industry experience, possessing knowledge gained through hard work.
Our game casts a wide net to appeal to as many Meta Quest owners as possible. The better question is, who is this game not for? The audience was a primary reason for pursuing this project. When showing early demos, seeing the faces of people light up—whether they’re fourteen or forty—is indescribable. The game catches major appeal because it was created to resonate with anyone who loves to imagine or experience wonder.
In summary, we’ve submitted MetaKart Racing to the Ignition program and are hopeful for the outcome. We’ve given our best and will continue to pour every ounce of ourselves into this project. We will keep you updated on our progress. Thank you to everyone who believed in us, those who silently support us, and those championing our efforts behind closed doors.
You are the reason we do this.
metawareGames inc. 2024